WORLD
Fire at Cairo Coptic church kills 41, including 15 children
Fire at Cairo Coptic church kills 41, including 15 children
CAIRO, August 15: A fire ripped through a packed Coptic Orthodox church during morning services in Egypt’s capital on Sunday, quickly filling it with thick black smoke and killing 41 worshippers, including at least 15 children.
Aug 15, 2022
POLITICS
Pak Embassy celebrates 75th Independence Day amidst special functions
Pak Embassy celebrates 75th Independence Day amidst special...
KATHMANDU, August 15: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu marked the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan amidst a special function on Sunday.
Aug 15, 2022
POLITICS
EC clarifies on age eligibility for voters
EC clarifies on age eligibility for voters
KATHMANDU, August 15: The Election Commission (EC) has made it clear that the citizens reaching 18 years by November 19 this year (on the eve of upcoming election) and those registering their names in the voters list by August 4 this year can exercise their franchise.
Aug 15, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt panel formed to study alternatives for NIA construction to complete its work by mid-S...
Govt panel formed to study alternatives for NIA construction...
KATHMANDU, August 15: A panel formed by the government is starting a new feasibility study of the Nijgadh International Airport (NIA) construction from Wednesday. This comes after the Supreme Court (SC) verdict paved a way for the authorities to proceed in a new alignment.
Aug 15, 2022
WORLD
U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan as China tensions simmer
U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan as China tensions simmer
TAIPEI/WASHINGTON, August 15: A delegation of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a two-day trip during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the second high-level group to visit while there are military tensions between the self-ruled island and China.
Aug 15, 2022
ECONOMY
Insurance business largely centered in Bagmati but govt claims rural Nepal’s access to ins...
Insurance business largely centered in Bagmati but govt clai...
KATHMANDU, August 15: At a time when Nepali insurance companies are largely focused on expanding their business in Bagmati Province, the finance minister has reiterated the government’s priority to increase insurance accessibility in rural areas.
Aug 15, 2022
POLITICS
Prez Bhandari sends Citizenship Amendment Bill back to parliament for reconsideration
Prez Bhandari sends Citizenship Amendment Bill back to parli...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has sent the Citizenship Amendment Bill that was endorsed by both the houses of federal parliament back to parliament for reconsideration.
Aug 14, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepal to accept Rs 12.7 billion DPC provided by World Bank (cabinet decisions)
Nepal to accept Rs 12.7 billion DPC provided by World Bank (...
KATHMANDU, August 14: The government has decided to accept around Rs 12.7 billion ($100 million) development policy credit (DPC) provided by the World Bank to improve the enabling environment for Nepal's green, climate-resilient and inclusive development pathway.
Aug 14, 2022
POLITICS
President in mood to send Citizenship Bill back to parliament
President in mood to send Citizenship Bill back to parliamen...
KATHMANDU, August 14: President Bidya Devi Bhandari, raising questions over the Citizenship Bill, is preparing to send it back to parliament. The president seems to be in favor of moving forward only after a serious discussion on the issue of citizenship, which is always controversial. It is said th...
Aug 14, 2022
SOCIETY
Chure at high risk of landslides
Chure at high risk of landslides
KAILALI, August 14: Haphazard road construction and deforestation has led to high risk of landslides in the Chure region. The entire settlement area of Chure Rural Municipality is at high risk of landslides due to the increasing excavation in Chure region.
Aug 14, 2022